Using The Web-Based Manager - Fortinet FortiGate FortiGate-5001FA2 Installation Manual

Configuring the FortiGate for the Network

Using the web-based manager

FortiGate-5000 series Installation Guide
Table 4: Transparent mode settings
Administrator Password:
Management IP
DNS Settings
You can use the web-based manager to complete the initial configuration of the
FortiGate-5000 module. You can continue to use the web-based manager for all
FortiGate-5000 module settings.
For information about connecting to the web-based manager, see
web-based manager" on page
The first time you connect to the FortiGate-5000 module, it is configured to run in
NAT/Route mode.
To switch to Transparent mode using the web-based manager
1 Go to System > Status.
2 Select Change beside the Operation Mode.
3 Select Transparent in the Operation Mode list.
4 Select OK.
To reconnect to the web-based manager, change the IP address of the management
computer to 10.10.10.2. Connect to the internal interface and browse to https://
followed by the Transparent mode management IP address. The default FortiGate
Transparent mode management IP address is 10.10.10.1.
To change the Management IP
1 Go to System > Network > Management.
2 Enter the management IP address and netmask that you recorded in
page 27.
3 Select access methods and logging for any interfaces as required.
4 Select Apply.
IP:
Netmask:
Default Gateway:
The management IP address and netmask must be valid for the network
from which you will manage the FortiGate unit. Add a default gateway if the
FortiGate unit must connect to a router to reach the management
computer.
Primary DNS Server:
Secondary DNS Server: _____._____._____._____
14.
01-28011-0259-20060210
Transparent mode installation
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Table 4 on
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